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Revelstoke Area Agroforestry

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Land Details

Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
27
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
0
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - 10
Zoning
Non-ALR
Current use
  • Not used for agriculture - Interior Cedar-Douglas Fir Rainforest of varying maturity
Current practices
  • Other - Foraging of berries and mushrooms
State of the surface of the cultivable area

The primary cultivatable area is a section of mountainous terrain that was clearcut in the 90s. It is a South facing slope with a grade of 12-30%. From a timber value perspective, it would benefit from trimming. I believe there is also scope for food production within that area. I also believe that thinning could provide a short term source of income and/or building materials for cultivation. I am not open to clearcutting any large section of the land.

Description and historical use of land available for farming

This property is in the interior rain forest and is generally dominated by Cedar, Douglas-Fir, Hemlock, Birch, and Cottonwood tree species. The terrain is mountainous, but near the valley bottom and receives plenty of moisture (most years...). Regions of the property support water-loving species such as devil's club and the entire property supports a wide variety of fungi. The overall property is split into 4 parts 1. A comparatively flat section of land straddled between the highway and the lake. This section of property has some unknown history but I would be worried about soil contamination and would not recommend farming it. That said, this section has good road access and power. 2. A ~10 acre section of forest that was clearcut in the 90s and further described above. This is the section of primary consideration for agroforestry. 3. A canyon with a creek through a much older forest but is steep and relatively inaccessible. 4. A steeper wooded section with large trees (~30" DBH) that is steep (40-50% grade) and difficult to access even by foot.

Road Access
Yes - Good access to limited parts of the property
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes - "two bars" and improving with time
Long-term goal or vision for land

My long term vision for the land is to cultivate a productive forest in an environmentally sensitive way that promotes biodiversity. I don't define "productive" to be strictly monetary. I believe the intentional human intervention can improve the land for food production, timber production, and wildlife. I am looking for a partnership with someone who is willing to take on that challenge with me. I have owned the land for 6 years and have made slower progress than I wished largely because I am currenlty based in Vancouver. I expect to be there for ~10 years yet for family reasons, but otherwise I am based out of Sicamous. I have worked with friends in forestry and mycology to get a better understanding of the land. We acquired LiDAR data of the whole property and can map the trees and topology accurately for planning purposes. I also know where a wide variety natural berry (Primarily huckleberry and blueberry) and mushrooms can be foraged (Chantarelle, Pine, Hericium, Lobster, etc.) . I am especially interested in ideas that can maximize the productivity of those resources. I believe the timber value of the property is a valuable asset and am willing to include it as a component of a viable plan. That said, I do not want large scale logging and am particularly adverse to heavy machinery that destroys the soil layer. Any proposed plans should allow a long term view of the timber harvesting as well as integrate food production. I am open to more general ideas, including the cultivation of non-native food species, but will want a viable plan for how they will be managed. As an aside, mushrooms from this property have been used in documentaries and peer-reviewed papers. I am open to research collaborations and ideas that push the limits of what agroforestry could look like.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Wildfire, steep slopes, floodable regions
Current residents living on property
No
Availability of farm buildings
No - Willing to construct small structures to assist a viable plan
Land is fenced
No
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - No tractors or heavy equipment, moderate availability of forestry/woodworking tools
Water source
  • Stream/river -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Domestic, 10 m^3/day, not indended to be routed to farmable area
On-site housing
No - Willing to construct small structures or accomodate a mobile home to assist a viable plan. On grid and off grid options available.
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - Highway access permit does not allow running a fruit stand or similar
Types of production you are open to
  • Orchard/Fruit - Berry/nut/tree fruits/other
  • Mushroom - saprophytic or mycorrhizal, good climate, wood from birch/cottonwood available, wild mycorrhizal plentiful
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
  • Other - Agroforestry
Agronomic potential
I don't know
Soil details
  • Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) - South, South East, 12-30%, LiDAR topology available
  • Unknown - Rocky regions, deep moss, largely unknown.
Preferred arrangement
  • Lease -
  • MOU -
  • Other - Prefer a short term plan to be followed by a long term plan once risks are assessed by both parties
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - Still learning myself, willing to work alongside
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
No
Agreement duration
1-10 years
Last modifed 21 days ago; 2026-09-30.